Connective brokers drive record growth in 2024
Connective brokers saw record-breaking lending activity in 2024, settling $104.8 billion across all loan types, a 10.5% ...
Trump's tariffs create uncertainty and potential for higher inflation, CoreLogic analyst says
Albanese responded to Trump's decision by saying that Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the US, that doing so ...
Mortgage sizes hit record highs despite slower home price growth
The December quarter saw a 0.4% drop in new loan commitments, yet the total value of housing loans increased by 1.4%. This ...
Luxury property market signals early signs of recovery
Australia’s high-end property market is showing early signs of recovery, with luxury homes leading the way in February, the ...
Perth property sales drop despite improving buyer sentiment
However, buyer sentiment is improving. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index reported that the “time to buy a dwelling” index climbed 4.3% to 91.6, marking its highest level since ...
Housing taxes have doubled in five years, driving up costs
Government taxes and regulatory costs have doubled in some cities over the past five years, significantly increasing the price of new homes, according to the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) ...